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Special Events

Walk with a Doc!


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In a joint partnership between Erie County Health Department, Erie MetroParks, and City of Sandusky Recreation Division, the Walk with a Doc program is back and continuing to grow! This collaborative effort began to encourage healthier choices within our community.

2013 Walk with a Doc Program Official Brochure!

Walk with a Doc highlights for 2013:

  • 10 walks between April 8th and August 19nd
  • All walks are on Mondays at 6:30pm

Visit www.eriecohealthohio.org or www.eriemetroparks.com for information about this year’s walking schedule!

 

Earth Day Extravaganza

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Join us at Osborn MetroPark on April 21st 2013 from 12-5pm to celebrate Earth Day!

Exciting outdoor fun and education along with live music and prizes!!

Ongoing activities at Earth Day Extravaganza include:

  • Live Music
  • Recycled crafts
  • Awesome demonstrations
  • Recycled fashion show
  • Recycled Art Contest: download entry form!
  • Back to the Wild
  • Children’s activities
  • Geocashing
  • Download the Schedule of Events

Download a map of the event!

Geocashing: Want to participate in a real world outdoor treasure hunt? Use your GPS or GPS-enabled Smartphone to navigate to cashes. To register, visit www.geocashing.com or download the app on your Smartphone!  Look for the geocashe titled Erie County Earth Day Extravaganza.

 

Pedal Erie Parks

Each July join the Friends of Erie MetroParks for their annual PEP Ride! The ride begins at James H. McBride Arboretum and from there you can choose between a 10, 20, 30, or 50 mile ride. Snacks and rest stops provided and help yourself to lunch as you return to the Arboretum.

The PEP Ride will take a break in 2013 and will return in 2014...we look forward to seeing you next year!

 

Go Take a Hike

Go Take a Hike on eleven of Erie MetroParks most beautiful trails between September 9th & December 11th! Choose from eleven designated trails, and if you complete eight trails you will receive an Arkansas Walking Stick or 2012 Leather Medallion.

Participants will receive a special medallion for every five years they complete the program. Dogs that complete eight trails will receive a MetroParks bandana or Leather Medallion!

 

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Harvest Happenings Fall Community Festival

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Originally, this festival began with a tractor show sponsored by Firelands Pioneer Power Association.   A few years later, Erie MetroParks partnered with Firelands Pioneer Power to develop a fall festival for the local community.  Now, Harvest Happenings Community Fall Festival is an annual two day event held on the first weekend in October. Join us on October 5th and 6th this year from 11am-5pm!

 

Sponsors of Harvest Happenings include:

  • Firelands Pioneer Power Association
  • Heritage Society of Erie County
  • Firelands Audubon Society
  • Friends of Old Woman Creek
  • Erie MetroParks

This festival continues to grow and draws thousands with activities including:

  • Face painting
  • Live music
  • Children’s pedal pull
  • Pumpkin painting
  • Food and craft vendors
  • Hayrides  
  • Run Like an Animal 5k Run/Walk

In addition to ongoing activities, Harvest Happenings also features:

  • Firelands Pioneer Power Association Engine & Tractor Show
  • Back to the Wild live animal display

 

Run Like An Animal

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Erie MetroParks and Firelands Area Runners Club have partnered to offer an annual trail run! In 2013 you can challenge yourself with a trail run at Osborn MetroPark. The run will take place on Sunday, October 6th, during Harvest Happenings! Prizes will be given to each top male and female runners!

Download the 2013 Registration Form now!